My Catahoula Pups

[GenStonewall]

The following pics are of my Catahoula pups. I got them about a month and a half ago. I'm looking forward to seeing how they turn out and everything else that goes along with owning these dogs (with great motors).

Tahyo (Cajun for "big hungry dog") is the male patchwork. His right eye is glass and left is glass/green cracked.

Talullah is the black/brindle gyp and is going to be a slender leggy runner. Both amber eyes.

I can't seem to get them looking straight at me - they wiggle and move around too much   Let me know what y'all think.

[BA-IV]

Nice dogs man...Personally I don't think you can beat a brindle or black with brindle markings dog...I know color don't hunt but there ain't nothing wrong with having dogs your partial to 

[GenStonewall]

Amen to that brother! And thanks...

Btw, these aren't litter mates - but will (hopefully) be making litters   Should throw red leopards, blue leopards, patchworks, and solid black (w/ splits). Not expecting any solid reds.

[hogdoggintn]

Nice looking pups.

[uglydog]

what qualifications will you personally be requiring of them before you decdide if they are worthy to reproduce?

[Peachcreek]

i hope they will hunt 

[GenStonewall]

They both must be within conformation standards for male/gyp Catahoulas at least. If one of them don't meet that standard, they won't breed at all. They both have great bloodlines, so the chances are good they both will; however, I know nothing is a sure thing.

Next is temperament. I'll socialize them with humans and dogs I know that are disease free (or at least I think that are). I don't want a dog that explodes on somebody. But I also don't want a dog that overly timid either, as they tend to lash out - without a lot of training or supervised socializing.

Also there is their drive or work ethic. If one of them would rather do nothing but be a lap dog - breeding is off. I want to see a great motor and drive without losing their ability to obey or be called off. I realize part of this depends on their training (me), so I'll keep that in mind.

Essentially, I want assertive dogs, without being overly aggressive, and that meet conformation standards. Color doesn't matter that much - it's just bonus. I want hunting/working dogs that can play with my kids in the backyard; and yet, aggressive enough to stop a boar while hunting.

Last thing is, gyp wont be breed till her 2nd heat, so she'll be more mature and handle being "mom" easier. Oh, I do PennHip and BAER testing. Of course, I want to see both pass/score well. Depending on results will determine if they breed.

This isn't all inclusive, but a "nutshell." I'm sure there are things I've left off, or things folks will disagree with me, but ..... fire away, or let me know what you think. I'm always willing to listen.

[uglydog]

Thank you for answering the question in a detailed manner. I was just curious if you had any criteria before breeding, about working abilty or if they just had to have papers.

My personal feeling is working abilty and temperment before confirmation or breed standards, as form will follow function but thats just my own opinion.

They are beautiful pups, best of luck with them.

[Pudge]

Good looking pups.

[Peachcreek]

maybe you should just get a dogo they are all that AND a bag of chips or so i have been told

My male cat will hunt his a$$ off but will eat a stranger that comes on the property. So I guess he is no good... "just playing" good luck......

[GenStonewall]

Thank you for answering the question in a detailed manner. I was just curious if you had any criteria before breeding, about working abilty or if they just had to have papers.

My personal feeling is working abilty and temperment before confirmation or breed standards, as form will follow function but thats just my own opinion.

They are beautiful pups, best of luck with them.

Thank you uglydog... I love hunting, and will do so with other (good) dog breeds. But... I have a particular love for the Catahoula breed; therefore, conformation/standards come first then working ability and temperament. However, the work/drive/temperament is something I consider "my" conformation standard for them - so they are on equal footing. High standards? Yes, but I believe it makes the breed better in the long run for everybody. I hope that makes sense.

Thanks Pudge; I'm partial to 'houlas (obviously).

maybe you should just get a dogo they are all that AND a bag of chips or so i have been told

My male cat will hunt his a$$ off but will eat a stranger that comes on the property. So I guess he is no good... "just playing" good luck......

LOL catacrazy... haven't owned a dogo before - but I keep hearing they are awesome. I do like a BMC and Plotts too. I got no problem with somebodies dog protecting the house/property from a stranger. If they don't, I gotta wonder about 'em.

Anyway... thanks for the input y'all. If they make the cut, I'll keep y'all posted with pics of puppies:D 

[chainrated]

Good luck with them..  My money is on that black one with tan trim.. 

[NoLove]

smok-n- pups!!!!

[Peachcreek]

pm sent

[BarrNinja]

Good luck with them..  My money is on that black one with tan trim.. 

x 2 Both are good looken pups!